2015 JEEP RENEGADE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
790
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
225
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 JEEP RENEGADE
The 2015 JEEP RENEGADE has received a total of 790 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, TRAILER HITCHES, SUSPENSION:REAR. 225 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (167 complaints), Engine (161 complaints), and Electrical System (123 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 JEEP RENEGADE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2015 JEEP RENEGADE, potentially affecting up to 345,981 vehicles.
Recall 16V529000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 329,540 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added...
Consequence: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler...
View full details →Recall 16V545000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 8,581 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.
Consequence: Without the proper amount of fasteners, the trailer hitch assembly may separate from the vehicle, and any towed vehicle may no longer be properly connected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.
View full details →Recall 16E013000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 50 vehicles affected
Defect: Daystar Products International, Inc. (Daystar) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement rear control arm brackets included in Daystar's 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade 1.5" spacer kit, part KJ09168BK, shipped from Daystar to distributors between October 27, 2015 and November 5, 2015. The affected spacers may have improper or incomplete welds on the top flange on the rear control arm bracket, that can allow...
Consequence: If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Daystar will notify owners, and direct them to repair shops to have the brackets inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Daystar customer service at 1-623-907-0081 or by email...
View full details →Recall 15V508000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CYBERSECURITY
| 7,810 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured September 18, 2014, to June 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Consequence: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 JEEP RENEGADE
790 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 JEEP RENEGADE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
I am driving down the road and the vehicle goes into neutral and the engine turns off. I then have to stop the vehicle and restart it. When I hit the starter button. It sputters and then starts. This has been happening irregularly 1-3 times a week since it started in December of 2025.With last time happening being on 2/16/2026.
I am driving down the road and the vehicle goes into neutral and the engine turns off. I then have to stop the vehicle and restart it. When I hit the starter button. It sputters and then starts. This has been happening irregularly 1-3 times a week since it started in December of 2025.With last time happening being on 2/16/2026.
I am driving down the road and the vehicle goes into neutral and the engine turns off. I then have to stop the vehicle and restart it. When I hit the starter button. It sputters and then starts. This has been happening irregularly 1-3 times a week since it started in December of 2025.With last time happening being on 2/16/2026.
Low oil pressure indication light came on and then off. Vehicle taken to Jeep, they informed us that the 2.4L engine was consuming oil which led to internal damage to engine. Service associate claims Jeep had a recall on this specific problem with this specific engine.
Low oil pressure indication light came on and then off. Vehicle taken to Jeep, they informed us that the 2.4L engine was consuming oil which led to internal damage to engine. Service associate claims Jeep had a recall on this specific problem with this specific engine.
Safety Rating for the 2015 JEEP RENEGADE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 JEEP RENEGADE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 JEEP RENEGADE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 225 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 JEEP RENEGADE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1000123 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Air Bag Warning lamp Illumination Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) has been set: ? /B0050-1D - Driver Front Buckle Switch - Out of Range (Active or Stored). ? B0050-13...
23-042-15 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The outside door handle cable grommet does not seal effectively for water
2304215 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The outside door handle cable grommet does not seal effectively for water
18-042-21 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P1D7F-00...
18-042-21 — BACK OVER PREVENTION
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P1D7F-00...
1804221 — BACK OVER PREVENTION
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P1D7F-00...
1804221 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P1D7F-00...
08-064-21 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the RFHM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set:B1053-64 RFHM (Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Communication)...
08-064-21 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the RFHM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set:B1053-64 RFHM (Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Communication)...
0806421 — AIR BAGS
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the RFHM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set:B1053-64 RFHM (Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Communication)...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 JEEP RENEGADE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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